In a brief meeting held last Tuesday, the Newton Board of Aldermen breezed through approvals of routine items. The most time was spent discussing a proposed 13-cent increase per home on the city’s garbage rate. In addition to the garbage rate, a $3 increase on service charges was also proposed.

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